Note: This word is frequently substituted for fixure (formerly the word in common use) in new editions of old works.
FIXURE Fix"ure, n. Etym: [L. fixura a fastening, fr. figere to fix. See Fix, and cf. Fixture.]
Defn: Fixed position; stable condition; firmness. [Obs.] Shak.
FIZGIG
Fiz"gig`, n.
Defn: A fishing spear. [Obs.] Sandys.
FIZGIG
Fiz"gig`, n. Etym: [Fizz + gig whirling thing.]
Defn: A firework, made of damp powder, which makes a fizzing or hissing noise when it explodes.
FIZGIG
Fiz"gig`, n. Etym: [See Gig a flirt.]
Defn: A gadding, flirting girl. Gosson.
FIZZ
Fizz, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Fizzed; p. pr. & vb. n. Fizzing.] Etym:
[Cf. Icel. fisa to break wind, Dan. fise to foist, fizzle, OSw. fisa,
G. fisten, feisten. Cf. Foist.]